The easiest, homemade cupcakes in the world!
The easiest homemade cupcakes in the world are fluffy and moist with simple vanilla frosting.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For vanilla frosting:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Place the butter in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer and sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt over top. Blend slowly together over medium-low speed until mixture resembles pebbles.
- Add in ½ cup of milk and the egg, mix on medium until the flour mixture is completely moistened and the egg has been incorporated.
- Add the remaining milk and vanilla and mix until just combined--it's ok if there are some lumps in the batter.
- Place the paper liners in your muffin tin and fill the cupcake liners about ¾ of the way full.
- Bake in the centre of the oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool before frosting.
To make vanilla frosting:
- In a small bowl, beat together butter, sugar, milk and vanilla until light and fluffy.
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